School of Social Work and Family Sciences

The University of Akron’s School of Social Work and Family Sciences will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to become competent professionals who can create changes in society and improve the lives of all people through the pursuit of social justice.

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Programs

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Social Work

Academic programs in

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BA/BASW)
Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Child & Family Development

Academic program in

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Development (BA)
Master of Child and Family Development (MA)

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Timothy McCarragher, Ph.D., LISW-S

Director of School of Social Work and Family Sciences, Associate Professor